How could Australia’s housing system be “renovated” to better meet complex and changing needs? Australia’s population is growing and also aging, and a higher proportion of people with special needs (such as those with a disability) are unable to access public housing. Examine the extent to which Australia’s current housing system matches existing and forecast demographic needs (eg. trends towards smaller households, the aging population), as well as increasing environmental risks and challenges (eg. climate change). What are the different roles of Commonwealth, State, and local government in promoting a more environmentally sustainable, diverse, and affordable housing system which can meet community needs across different stages of life? Explain current and potential government responses at national / state and local levels, and recommend specific strategies for implementation.